More thanA century agoAs a youngsterShe watchedThe horse-drawn carriagesStruggle up the hillsideOver the travel-worn pathAnd dreamtOf the dayWhen she could Stretch out her armsAnd give shade toThe weary peopleAnd tired horsesShe grew Beside that pathWitnessing The worldFrom her homeAt the edge of the woodsGrowingTallerHer arms reachingEver broaderShe gave home To manyWoodpeckersCardinalsCatbirdsAnd so much moreInsectsHave feastedContinue reading “The Crone”
Category Archives: Cycle of life
Tell Me
Hi Everyone! Sorry I have not written much here lately. I have been busy with preparing for speaking engagements and working on book number next!! Book number next has the working title “Spirit in Creation.” It is being written with a co-writer!! More to come… On Wednesday, I met with a group of people atContinue reading “Tell Me”
Autumn Garden
As I look out over the autumn garden Sadness clings to me Like the petals of the fading marigolds Time for bed Life cannot go on without rest I whisper my thanks As I place a layer of mulched leaves Giving cover to the tired soil I give thanks for our summer mornings together MeContinue reading “Autumn Garden”
The Gift of Trees
I admire trees The manner in which they bend As winds howl through And what once seemed immobile Sways like a dancer Moving to and fro with grace In choreographed precision With the forest of partners In its company I admire trees The way they stand proudly Naked, grey, their true winter selves Reaching forContinue reading “The Gift of Trees”
Crumbs for the Journey 